| Prev Close | 25,989.30 |
| Open | 25,959.33 |
| Day Low/High | 25,480.09 / 25,966.71 |
| 52 Wk Low/High | 23,242.75 / 26,951.81 |
| Volume | 173.15M |
| Exchange | OTC |
Global stocks drifted lower Monday, with shares in Asia weakening on China growth concerns while markets in Europe slipped on Italy talks and U.S. equity futures pointed to a softer open on Wall Street, as investors continue to reset interest rate expectations from the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve's interest rate signalling, which lifted U.S Treasury bond yields and boosted the dollar, looks to have stalled this month's global equity market rally Friday as stocks in Asia and Europe give back gains and Wall Street futures drift lower heading into start of trading.
Global stocks traded higher Wednesday, while the U.S. dollar slid and Treasury bond yields retreated, as investors reacted to projections that suggest Democratic lawmakers will take back control of House of Representatives for the first since since 2010, potentially frustrating key economic initiatives from President Donald Trump.
Global stocks steadied Tuesday, even as interest rates crept higher and the dollar regained its composure against rival currencies, with investors unambiguously focused on the outcome of midterm elections later today that could either stall or extend the longest equity bull market in history.
Global stocks drifted lower Monday, with heavier selling in Asia markets, as investors kept risk appetite to a minimum following last week's stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data that has reignited bets on faster Federal Reserve rate hikes and tomorrow's mid-term elections that could change the composition -- and direction -- of Congress for at least the next two years.
Global stocks rallied sharply Friday, lifting markets in Asia to the highest levels in nearly a month, as investors cheered news of a potential thaw in the U.S. China trade war and shrugged off disappointing fourth quarter earnings from Apple that could mark a major shift for the world's most valuable company.
